It became a history that was defined as "an attempt to relate the social experience of the lived past to the social structures that limit [as well as] define such experiences.... Elizabeth Marsh is a perfect example of the importance of gender in social history. Her personal experiences were documented, illustrating a social history and giving background on global events, ultimately working towards a social history.5 Elizabeth Marsh shows readers how social history, with regards to women, has changed over time. ... In the 1760s, more than twice as many new and reprinted works of fictio...

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I believe that this issue is important, not only to myself, but to everyone. ... The controversy with this issue however, is that many people don't believe that women belong in high-powered positions. ... Not only have I found a number of articles pertaining to women and their social mobility, but I have also found web pages, which deal with many issues discussed here. ... I intend to address issues such as gender roles, gender in the workplace, and the discrimination that is placed on women. ... After reading many articles and writings about the gender inequality issue and social mobili...

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For example, the strength between a male versus a female or the intelligence between a male versus a female, are all tied into social stereotypes rather than a person who was born with it. ... For example, the strength between a male versus a female or the intelligence between a male versus a female, are all tied into social stereotypes rather than a person who was born with it. ... For example, the strength between a male versus a female or the intelligence between a male versus a female, are all tied into social stereotypes rather than a person who was born with it. ... For example, the stre...

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In so doing, we affect not only our lives, but also the lives of others and the social systems in which all of this take place. ... In this issue women are the only victims of the gender inequality. ... Let's look at this issue from sociological perspectives. ... Although functionalist theory highlights the importance of considering the social system as a whole, it does have flaws. ... The Conflict Perspective: From the conflict perspective, the gender inequality is a form of social stratification. ...

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It is these social perceptions that challenge the evolution of women as equal on all levels. ... The problem of abortion has existed for the entire history of this country (and beyond), but had never been addressed because discussing these issues was not socially acceptable. A culture of not discussing issues that have a profound impact on women is a culture that encourages women to be powerless. The right of abortion became a major issue. ... The problem goes beyond social conformity and crosses into government intervention (or lack thereof). ...

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Female issues have been represented through art before any women's movements were ever established. ... From a negative angle of representing women, artists would create scenes that showed the deadly consequences of a woman betraying her accepted social role. Some of these scenes showed reversed gender roles, men displaying their superiority, women suffering for betraying their defined social roles. ... The issue of woman's rights was addressed during the early Romantic period for three reasons: the French Revolution, legislation in, and finally, the Industrial Revolution. ...

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Men's social status and power are much higher and bigger than women. ... Modern parents now share this responsibility together because of social and work constraints. ... In modern society, the social emphasis and degree of concern for women has been an unprecedented increase. Along with the development of social process, it will develop towards in a good direction in the future. Third points, the issue of child labor are existing all the time, not only in traditional society, but also in modern society. ...

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Theseus, clearly invested in maintaining the prevailing social order because it advances his own interests.In other words, gender roles and expectations are being stated to this strong female character in no uncertain terms. ... Interestingly though, she is using the delicate but weighty issue of power within her own defense, thus is offering a nod to the fact that there are such power differences between genders but not allowing this to completely dominate her and not allow her to make her own decision. ... First, it is important to point out that both Olivia and Viola are women who enjoy ce...

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It is important to learn about these issues so that we are able to find ways to lessen the psychological damage that is caused to women and find ways to improve their quality of life. ... Women's mental health teaches us how to be more aware of the issues faced at each developmental stage and it helps us consider measures which we could use to avoid the development of psychological disorders. ... Studies conducted by Quinn & Nadeau in 2002, Rucklidge & Kaplan in 1997 and Solden in 2005 confirmed that girls that are left untreated with ADHD are at risk for developing low self-esteem, socia...

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Others see not only the physical but also the social, emotional and intellectual differences between male and female. ... Gender roles by definition are the social norms that dictate what is socially appropriate male and female behavior. ... Industry has been taken out of the home, and large families are no longer economically possible or socially desired. ... Many of these women were ladies of means and social position in society. ... Business has been slow to change and to acknowledge the new family, and for all the complaints about the women's movement as anti-family, the movement ha...

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Madonna has influenced American culture through her aggressive acts and displays of sexuality, her inspiring, yet controversial music, and her outspokenness on many women"'s and controversial issues. ... Madonna has explored female fantasy and in this respect, she is to be regarded as someone who tries the limits of social codes, in a time when the dominant culture is revolting against the challenges of the 1960s. ...

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Literature of this time embodies and mirrors social issues of women in society. ... Nora has the responsibility of dealing with household issues. ... Nora has the same money issues of other married women. ... Men felt that it was their duty and obligation to be socially dominating over women. ... Although the women during this era showed no social domination, their attitudes of acceptance promoted this stereotyping of social roles based on gender. ...

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As well, the use of this product positively influences social interaction, without noting the political factors involved with the manufacturing of eyeliner. ... The use of this cosmetic dates back to the 10,000 BC and was commonly used by individuals of any social class (Staff, 2013). ... The Food and Safety Drug Administration issued alerts for the use of lead and is no longer permitted in any cosmetic or personal care products (Kinnelon Conserves, 2012). ... On a social level both women and men use this cosmetic to convey different messages to the public. ... Therefore, the use of this cosme...

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Addressing the issue that women have perpetually held a significantly lower status than men constitutes only part of the argument according to Arat. ... Evidence has shown that at the times when these programs are struggling to work, the weight of the declining economy falls intensively on women, creating a rough issue and a further problem in the simple effort to make life more tolerable for women of this caliber as well as women in general. ... Scott says that, "enhanced organization signifies a method of social control, a means of imparting order, structure, and regularity to society," and ...

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What is feminine is created by men because females are inferior to males in the social hierarchy. ... This is exactly what Nora performed to the social audience. ... Thus, typical housewives obviously had a higher social status than working women like Mrs. ... Money and economic issues were not something that a woman was to worry herself with. ... In A Doll's House, Ibsen tried to present this as an issue to be dealt with. ...

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The more children a women births, the more her social status increases. This is the only way a women can step up her social status. ... Contradictions in the Constitution have significantly contributed to the low social status of women. ... Women learning their rights were surely a turning point in controlling the issue of sexual violence in Sierra Leone. ...

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The discussion in this paper seeks to understand this phenomenon in the background of the social atmosphere of the times these women lived in and the impact they seemed to have made, the legacy they seemed to have left behind for the many after them. The complexity of the then exisiting social order, the tensions in the understanding and imagination of spiritual ideas and their s=translations in the structure of the emerging languages, the already existing role of women in the spiritual sphere- all play very significant roles in understanding the lives, the works and the resolve guiding these ...

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The differences between the sexes have long been debated in the scientific and social arenas. ... Biological determinists claim that human behavior and social organization are biologically ( genetically) determined. ... Today, alongside with professional women gaining stature and income, a new issue arrises - the feminization of poverty, which, According to Kottak "..refers to the increasing proportion of the poor who are women, accounts for virtually the entire increase in poverty in the United States since 1970. ... As we continue to redefine and even reconstruct nature by means of genetic e...

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Her habit of going on pilgrimages suggests a devout woman, but her real reasons for such travel are a love of adventure and the social opportunities these trips bring. The last part of the description tells us of her social skills, especially her knowledge of "remedies of love", an "art" which she well understands. ... When Chaucer introduces her we quickly begin to understand that something is wrong with this character and that she is concerned with other issues than her ecclesiastical lifework. ... Religious issues bring up another interesting contrast between the Wife of Bath and the ...

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Ho's lecture on Medieval women, "Social reality reflects theological truth." ... Another issue within athletics is attire, or lack thereof. ... Ho's comment about women in her lecture, it appears "Social reality reflects historical truth." ... This brings up another issue that exemplifies inequalities between the sexes: physical appearance. ...

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It is an evaluation of my living status and social norms in the imperial times in China including the norms that the society held upon regarding men and women's statuses compared. ... The gender issue is also highly considered and due to the fact the he is a male, he is given a lot of honor and respect not only by the family members but also the other village members. ... The reason behind this is the issue of leadership and the enhancement of the security to the other family members. ... Besides the oppression that I underwent after marriage in line with the social status of my husband a...

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Alpers Dutch Art Ways of seeing first page of the photocopied) The economy's impact on the heavily urbanized Dutch society, one in which wealth was dispersed far down the social ladder as evidenced, for example, by the country's huge and thriving middle class. ... (History of Western Art, p. 344 Adams) These pictures of neglectful maids and conspiratorial employers articulate social and moral relationships in the household. ... The theme of clandestine goings-on in the household has particular resonance for Dutch culture because it suggests the potential breakdown of the dome...

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", which is Lady Bracknell showing her willingness to follow the social convention of the Victorian Era of arranged marriage. ... Gwendoline is implying that Jack needs to formally propose to her in order for them to be engaged, as that is what she has been taught is what is socially expected of her. ... This gives Gwendoline the upper hand as she is able to get the proposal she wanted whilst adhering to the social etiquette and conventions of the Victorian era, subtly letting Jack believe he was in control the whole time. ... Another moment in the play where Lady Bracknell defies the social n...

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Through this position and through her husband she satisfied her high social aspirations but she also faced continuous challenges and disappointments even long after President Lincoln's death. ... Critics also accused her of unpatriotic lavishness in her entertaining while after her son Willie's death in 1862, they criticized her of avoidance of her social duties. ... Mary in particular, had complete control and supervision of the household as well as of her husband's manners, social behavior and even clothes. ... (Baker 114) And while Abigail Adams concerned herself about edu...

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Our society has socially constructed us to think of men one-way and women differently. ... From the day you are born to the day you die, you are socially constructed to be who you are. ... Looking at the magazine cover of Cosmopolitan's June 1999 issue, you see a beautiful, tall, skinny female with blonde hair, green eyes and half her breasts showing. ... Socially constructing the role of a woman is quite different from the role of a man. ... Males are socially constructed to look and act manly. ...

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